How far is Baltimore, MD from Drum Point, MD?

The driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Drum Point, MD is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.19 mi
01h 56m
Flight
67.33 mi
108.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.33 mi
Kilometers
108.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.19 mi
Kilometers
127.45 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drum Point
Wed, Apr 15, 9:44 PM EDT
Return by in Baltimore
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baltimore
2026-04-15T19:47
Arrive Drum Point
Wed, Apr 15, 9:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baltimore
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Upper Marlboro
MD

Town in Maryland, United States

From Baltimore
39.6 mi
00h 58m
To Drum Point
39.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baltimore and Drum Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore and Drum Point.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fayette Street

    1216 ft · 39 sec · East Fayette Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Fayette Street

    2068 ft · 1 min · West Fayette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Greene Street

    1919 ft · 47 sec · North Greene Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Russell Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Baltimore-Washington Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Beltway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Village Drive West

    70 m · 11 sec · Village Drive West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Crain Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Crain Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Marlboro Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Marlboro Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Green Landing Road

    1334 ft · 38 sec · Green Landing Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward MD 4 South

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Stephanie Roper Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Stephanie Roper Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Southern Maryland Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Southern Maryland Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on North Solomons Island Road

    9 mi · 13 min · North Solomons Island Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Solomons Island Road

    15.2 mi · 21 min · South Solomons Island Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rousby Hall Road

    55 m · 4 sec · Rousby Hall Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Rousby Hall Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rousby Hall Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Barreda Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Barreda Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto McMichaels Drive

    13 m · 2 sec · McMichaels Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McMichaels Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baltimore and Drum Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MD 32 West
17.9 mi · 23%
South Solomons Island Road
15.2 mi · 19%
Southern Maryland Boulevard
10.2 mi · 13%
I 97 South
9.71 mi · 12%
North Solomons Island Road
8.96 mi · 11%
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
4.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MD 32 West

Keep slight right to continue on MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

17.9 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upper Marlboro
00h 58m from Baltimore
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Baltimore and Sunny near Drum Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Drum Point?

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Upper Marlboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Baltimore and 39.6 miles from Drum Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baltimore and Sunny near Drum Point.

Stop Ideas Near Upper Marlboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Upper Marlboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upper Marlboro.

RAIL

New Carrollton station

18 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

24 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive
RAIL

BWI Rail Station

42 mi away
7 Amtrak Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baltimore and Drum Point. Straight-line distance: 67.33 mi (108.35 km).

Baltimore

#1 Baltimore

The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Population586,131
Coordinates39.2903800, -76.6121900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 Drum Point

Drum Point is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3267900, -76.4260600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Baltimore (-76.61219, 39.29038)
End: Drum Point (-76.42606, 38.32679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.58 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.58 gal · 21.16 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.83 $25.66
Premium $4.95 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.98 $16.68 $33.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Baltimore and Drum Point. The current time is 19:47:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.